Chromium assists in the uptake of correct answers Glucose
Inadequate intake of folate during pregnancy is associated with correct answers Major birth
defects-- neural tube defects
True or False: Research studies indicate zinc reduce the length and severity of the common cold.
correct answers False
The first B-vitamin discovered correct answers Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
Iron absorption is highest when... correct answers iron stores are low
Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is associated with decreased absorption and utilization of correct
answers Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
True or False: Diets rich in vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin B12 are associated with reduced
blood levels of the amino acid homocysteine. correct answers True
Some athletes take chromium supplements to correct answers increase muscle mass and strength
and decrease body fat
Goiter can result from correct answers too much or too little iodine in the diet
Insufficient intake of iron will FIRST affect which of the following levels in the body? correct
answers Ferritin
Hydroxyapatite crystals are mineral complexes formed in our bones and made of calcium and
correct answers Phosphorus
, How can we increase our absorption of dietary magnesium? correct answers Eat a high-protein
diet
Which of the following is not a function of calcium?
-Promotes osteoclasts to break down bone
-Transmission of nerve impulses
-Maintenance of blood pressure
-Muscle contraction correct answers Promotes osteoclasts to break down bone
True or False: There is no AI established for calcium correct answers False; it varies by age,
1,000-2,000 mg/day for adults
Type of cell responsible for resorption of bone correct answers Osteoclast
Animal form of vitamin K produced by bacteria in the large intestine correct answers
Menaquinone
Plant form: Phylloquinone
Calcitonin is a hormone secreted by the correct answers Thyroid
Calcitonin prevents calcium absorption from kidneys and intestines, and inhibits osteoclasts from
breaking down bone
Vitamin K is produced in the correct answers large intestine
Assuming equal serving sizes, which is the poorest source of calcium?
-Whole milk
-Skim milk